How many flights from Xiamen to Shanghai are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 54.5% of flights from Xiamen to Shanghai were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant portion of the available flights offer direct travel between the two cities.

How long is the flight from Xiamen to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Xiamen to Shanghai has a median duration of 1 hour and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 818 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 12 hours and 10 minutes. Travelers should consider this difference when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Xiamen to Shanghai?

Historically, good prices on flights from Xiamen to Shanghai have been frequent. This route is consistently observed to offer competitive pricing. Travelers can typically find favorable deals when planning their trips between these two cities.

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2026-10-19 – 2026-10-20
XMN - Shanghai
74% AI deal score
CN¥1,008
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Xiamen to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Xiamen to Shanghai

For flights from Xiamen to Shanghai, recent fares show that only 1% were classified as a good price. Right now, fares are significantly above the typical level, suggesting it may be a more expensive time to fly this route. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The journey from Xiamen to Shanghai is a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 818 kilometers.

A typical journey from Xiamen to Shanghai takes about 3h 45m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct flights and those with layovers. Given that a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the overall travel time reflects a mix of options, with connecting flights typically involving 2 stopovers.

When considering cheap flights from Xiamen to Shanghai, the cheapest time to fly is often in April, with a median fare of $250. Other cost-effective months include July, where the median fare is $295, and September, with a median fare of $316. These months tend to offer more favorable pricing compared to other times of the year.

Fares for flights from Xiamen to Shanghai typically range from $246–$654, with a median of $318. A meaningful share of these flights are non-stop, while the remaining itineraries connect once. The direct flights from Xiamen to Shanghai account for 54.5% of recent fares, indicating a good balance between non-stop and connecting options for travelers.

How much is a round trip from Xiamen to Shanghai

Regular price: CN¥804 - CN¥1,436

Prices for flights from Xiamen to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is CNY804-CNY1436. The current lowest deal is CNY631 with Spring Airlines for travel on Oct 19-Oct 20.

now CN¥631

Low CN¥804

High CN¥1,436

The cheapest time to fly from Xiamen to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from XMN to SHA is April, with a median price of 250 USD. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of 692 USD. Prices are generally lower from April to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥250

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥692

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Xiamen to Shanghai

Antinea Airlines

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Xiamen to Shanghai

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

XMN - Shanghai

Xiamen (XMN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,500

CN¥845

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

XMN - Shanghai

Xiamen (XMN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,468

CN¥758

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

XMN - Shanghai

Xiamen (XMN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,459

CN¥778

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

XMN - Shanghai

Xiamen (XMN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,336

CN¥818

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

XMN - Shanghai

Xiamen (XMN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,459

CN¥839

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

XMN - Shanghai

Xiamen (XMN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,102

CN¥852

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Xiamen to Shanghai

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

CN¥1,487 → CN¥651

56%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

CN¥1,468 → CN¥678

54%

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

CN¥1,427 → CN¥711

50%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

CN¥1,459 → CN¥745

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Xiamen to Shanghai

Xiamen - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Xiamen to Shanghai are below the typical level at $631.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $250.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 3h 45m

The median flight time from Xiamen to Shanghai is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available

54.5% of recent flights are direct, with a median of 2 stopovers for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers deals

Spring Airlines has offered recent deals for flights from Xiamen to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights on this route are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Xiamen main airports to depart from

Xiamen Gaoqi International (XMN)

Cheapest

Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International for direct flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~8 km from Xiamen city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥632

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Xiamen to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥632

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with extensive networks and competitive pricing.

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail in 45-60 minutes)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥961

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From XMN

Elite

Oct 31

Shanghai, China

74% AI deal score

$1,087

$711

Save $376

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Business Class

From XMN

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Nov 14

Shanghai, China

73% AI deal score

$984

$703

Save $281

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Business Class

From XMN

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Nov 21

Shanghai, China

73% AI deal score

$999

$713

Save $286

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Business Class

From XMN

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Oct 31

Shanghai, China

72% AI deal score

$979

$711

Save $268

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

From XMN

Elite

Nov 21

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$919

$711

Save $208

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

From XMN

Elite

Nov 14

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$907

$711

Save $196

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

From XMN

Elite

Dec 03

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$1,130

$778

Save $352

Air Macau

Business Class

From XMN

Elite

Dec 02

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$1,117

$779

Save $338

Air Macau

Business Class

From XMN

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Dec 07

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$1,143

$779

Save $364

Air Macau

Business Class

From XMN

Elite

Oct 17

Shanghai, China

66% AI deal score

$975

$772

Save $203

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

From XMN

Elite

Oct 18

Shanghai, China

66% AI deal score

$975

$774

Save $201

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

From XMN

Elite

Nov 30

Shanghai, China

66% AI deal score

$1,012

$779

Save $233

Air Macau

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Xiamen to Shanghai is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been observed to be around $231. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise significantly, averaging $609. Even booking 60+ days out tends to result in higher average prices, around $401.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Xiamen to Shanghai is considered to be $246 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $318. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $654 or less. Aiming for prices at or below the $246 threshold is advisable for travelers seeking value.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Xiamen to Shanghai, with a median price of $250. July also typically offers competitive prices, with a median of $295. While September is listed among the cheapest months with a median of $316, it also represents the most expensive month in the trailing 270-day period, with the same median price. The annual median price for this route is $318.

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Xiamen to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Xiamen to Shanghai

The journey from Xiamen to Shanghai is a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 818 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from Xiamen to Shanghai

Regular price: CN¥804 - CN¥1,436

Prices for flights from Xiamen to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is CNY804-CNY1436. The current lowest deal is CNY631 with Spring Airlines for travel on Oct 19-Oct 20.

now CN¥631

Low CN¥804

High CN¥1,436

The cheapest time to fly from Xiamen to Shanghai

April

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥250

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥692

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Xiamen to Shanghai

Antinea Airlines

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Xiamen to Shanghai

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

XMN - Shanghai

Xiamen (XMN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,500

CN¥845

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

XMN - Shanghai

Xiamen (XMN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,468

CN¥758

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

XMN - Shanghai

Xiamen (XMN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,459

CN¥778

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

XMN - Shanghai

Xiamen (XMN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,336

CN¥818

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

XMN - Shanghai

Xiamen (XMN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,459

CN¥839

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

XMN - Shanghai

Xiamen (XMN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,102

CN¥852

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Xiamen to Shanghai

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

CN¥1,487 → CN¥651

56%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

CN¥1,468 → CN¥678

54%

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

CN¥1,427 → CN¥711

50%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

CN¥1,459 → CN¥745

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Xiamen to Shanghai

Xiamen - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Xiamen to Shanghai are below the typical level at $631.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $250.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 3h 45m

The median flight time from Xiamen to Shanghai is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available

54.5% of recent flights are direct, with a median of 2 stopovers for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers deals

Spring Airlines has offered recent deals for flights from Xiamen to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights on this route are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Xiamen main airports to depart from

Xiamen Gaoqi International (XMN)

Cheapest

Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International for direct flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~8 km from Xiamen city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥632

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Xiamen to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥632

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with extensive networks and competitive pricing.

Shanghai, China

66% AI deal score

$1,012

$779

Save $233

Air Macau

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Xiamen to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Xiamen to Shanghai

Xiamen to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Xiamen to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Xiamen to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Xiamen to Shanghai

Direct flights from Xiamen to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Xiamen to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Xiamen to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Xiamen to Shanghai

Xiamen - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April is historically cheapest

Median flight time is 3h 45m

Direct flights are available

Spring Airlines offers deals

Deals are frequent

Xiamen main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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Nov 14

Nov 21

Oct 31

Nov 21

Nov 14

Dec 03

Dec 02

Dec 07

Oct 17

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How far in advance should I book a flight from Xiamen to Shanghai?

What is a good price for a flight from Xiamen to Shanghai?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Xiamen to Shanghai?

How many flights from Xiamen to Shanghai are non-stop?

How long is the flight from Xiamen to Shanghai?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Xiamen to Shanghai?

Related routes

More routes from Xiamen

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Xiamen to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Xiamen to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Xiamen to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Xiamen to Shanghai

Direct flights from Xiamen to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Xiamen to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Xiamen to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Xiamen to Shanghai

Xiamen - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April is historically cheapest

Median flight time is 3h 45m

Direct flights are available

Spring Airlines offers deals

Deals are frequent

Xiamen main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Oct 31

Nov 14

Nov 21

Oct 31

Nov 21

Nov 14

Dec 03

Dec 02

Dec 07

Oct 17

Oct 18

Nov 30

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How far in advance should I book a flight from Xiamen to Shanghai?

What is a good price for a flight from Xiamen to Shanghai?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Xiamen to Shanghai?